Skanska signs additional contract for a hospital building project in Orlando, Florida, USA , for USD 87M, about SEK 730M
Skanska has signed an additional contract with Orlando Health, Inc. for the construction of the new Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute in Orlando, Florida, USA. The contract is worth USD 87M, about SEK 730M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter 2021. The new 34,500-square-meter institute will include an eight-story hospital that will house 75 inpatient rooms and 10 operating rooms (ORs). An adjoining 6-story medical office building will include two fl...
Skanska builds Signia by Hilton hotel in Atlanta, USA, for USD 271M, about SEK 2.3 billion
Skanska has signed a contract with Georgia World Congress Center Authority to build the first new construction Signia by Hilton hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The total contract value is USD 308M for the Skanska-led joint venture along with SG Contracting, Inc. Skanska will include its 88 percent share worth USD 271M, about SEK 2.3 billion, in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2021. Signia by Hilton is a new upscale brand from Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT). The 40-...
Stantec helps City of Kirkland rehabilitate Cedar Creek to improve fish passage, reduce flooding
Replacement of 100th Avenue Northeast culvert removes 40-year-old barrier to anadromous fish KIRKLAND, WA - NYSE, TSX: STN: The City of Kirkland improved native fish habitat and reduced flooding risks along a fish-bearing stream by replacing an aging culvert that allows the creek to pass under one of the city’s busiest arterials. The new culvert on 100th Avenue Northeast and improvements to Cedar Creek were designed by Stantec—a global engineering, architecture, and consulting firm. The...
Bloomington City Council adopts Stantec-led suburban retrofit strategy
Lyndale Avenue Retrofit Strategy outlines framework to transform Gateway Development District corridor into a thriving, walkable, mixed-use community Minneapolis, MN TSX, NYSE: STN: The Bloomington City Council has adopted the Lyndale Avenue Retrofit Strategy, a plan to shape the future of this Gateway Development District corridor. Developed by Stantec, this suburban retrofit strategy culminates a year-long community-led process focused on transforming Lyndale Avenue into a thriving central s...
Woolpert Provides Master Planning, Architectural Services for Triton Central Athletic Campus
The renovated Triton Central High School Fieldhouse in Fairland, Ind., includes multiple new amenities for athletes, families and fans. FAIRLAND, Ind. (April 19, 2021) — The new and improved Triton Central High School Fieldhouse was dedicated Wednesday, April 14, in Fairland, Ind. Woolpert was contracted by the Northwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County to provide athletic master planning and full architectural services for the Triton Central Athletic Campus. Located about 30...
Woolpert Contracted to Provide CAD, GIS, BIM Services for Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
This data will support safe and efficient airport operations, providing guidance for growth and improvement. ORLANDO, Fla. (April 14, 2021) — Woolpert was selected by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority to provide computer-aided design, GIS, building information modeling and related services under a five-year, $1.5 million contract. GOAA owns and operates Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). Woolpert will create, maintain and integrate new and existin...
Waga Energy to deploy its break-through landfill renewable natural gas technology in Quebec
Waga Energy, the European leader in landfill gas-to- renewable natural gas (RNG) technology, has been enlisted by The Mauricie Residual Materials Management Board (RGMRM) to deploy its innovative gas upgrading solution at the Saint-Étienne-des-Grès landfill, in Quebec. The green gas produced will be purchased by Énergir, the largest gas distribution company in the province, and injected into its gas grid onsite. This landfill gas-to-RNG project will be the first in Canada to use the WAGABOX® tec...
Skanska signs additional contracts for office improvements in western USA for USD 175M, about SEK 1.5 billion
Skanska has signed additional contracts with an existing client for improvements to their corporate office in the western USA. The contract with our joint venture of Skanska Balfour Beatty is worth USD 351M. Skanska’s part is worth USD 175M, about SEK 1.5 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter of 2021. Construction is underway and is scheduled for completion in July 2023. Skanska is one of the leading construction- and project development companies i...
Maine-Endwell goes 100% solar! District announces solar energy project is fully active
It’s full solar ahead for the Maine-Endwell Central School District! The district is proud to announce that its solar energy project is complete. District-wide, Maine-Endwell will now generate 100% of its electricity use from the solar energy project. The district will see savings immediately. The system was fully activated by NYSEG on March 23. It is located on district-owned property adjacent to Maine Memorial Elementary School, Route 26, Maine. The project is currently the largest owned by...
How Woodford County, KY completed flood damage assessments with aerial imagery
How EagleView’s swift response after a major flood event helped this Kentucky county complete damage assessments and better serve its affected residents. Woodford County sits right in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, a beautiful part of the country containing the north-flowing Kentucky River. According to Emergency Management Director Drew Chandler, neighborhoods along the river enjoy peaceful weather nearly all year. That’s what made it all the more challenging when a huge r...